Rocky roads make for good stories! Do you remember your first class presentation? Neither do I! I think I did several years of presentations before
This is an epic train journey that is slowly coming down the tracks to you . . . When you can’t keep up with all
Rose Monday is the crown of Germany’s Karneval in the Rhineland. In the last days before Lent, people of all ages stroll the city in gorgeous costumes. Sometimes I also run into young men dressed in convenient cow costumes with a single zipper up the front. Learn more about this colorful holiday and how you can enjoy it with your family in the Seven Kingdoms.
Perfect for long-distance relationships with kids! After I learned about Donna Boock’s amazing REACH discussion guides, I reached out 🙂 to her for an interview.
This is the story of a quiet afternoon and what came out of it. Using what you have can remind you that you have “enough”
A castle in the middle of the current is strong This castle in the middle of the Rhine is the inspiration for the Blackfly Kingdom
inspired a zany, fairy tale series for ages 9 to 12 Cochem castle in the Mosel valley. ©Laurel Decher, 2018. The inspiration for the Seven
February 4, 2025! Find out more! Could Ice Cream Sundaes Help? In Rule Trouble: The Case of the Illegal Dragon, Vlad scoops a LOT of
Are you an illustrator, writer, or translator who works on books for kids? Six reasons why it’s worth your time to come to Cologne for the 2024 Europolitan. Cachet, Community, Contacts, Craft, Context, Challenge, and Cologne. 🙂
Calling all children’s book writers and illustrators in Europe! Focus, Color, Query, and Setting Workshops for Writers and Illustrators of Children’s Books For those of
This beautiful building is the musical instrument museum in Brussels, Belgium. What is the SCBWI Europolitan? A chance to meet people who live in Europe
Train travel is always an adventure and sometimes you don’t have the words you need. Last year, we accidentally missed our train to Paris, then
